My name is Dr. Sarah Ravin, and I am a Florida Licensed Psychologist (License # PY 8082). I work primarily with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and self-injury. My clinical style is energetic, collaborative, supportive, and empowering.

As a 2008 recipient of a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I bring a fresh perspective to my clinical work which is grounded in the latest scientific research on effective treatments. Within the past 5-10 years, there have been numerous advances in our understanding of the causes and treatment of psychological problems, and I am committed to keeping abreast of the latest developments so that I may better serve my clients. I bring natural optimism, passion, energy, and dedication to the therapeutic relationship. In turn, I am inspired and fulfilled by my clients’ insight, resilience, and capacity for growth. Knowledge is power. Thus, psycho-education about the client’s

condition and the appropriate treatment is an integral part of my therapeutic approach, particularly in the initial stages. I utilize empirically-supported treatments including CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) to help clients resolve symptoms, prevent relapse, achieve their goals, and create more meaningful lives.

I have a special interest in adolescent eating disorders. My philosophy regarding eating disorders is based on the most recent scientific research suggesting that anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are biologically-based mental illnesses which are triggered by dieting and perpetuated by malnutrition, with emotional stress as an aggravating factor. For adolescents with eating disorders, I use the Maudsley Model of Family-Based Treatment, a highly practical, empirically-supported treatment which enlists the entire family as a resource in supporting the patient’s recovery.